The Sea Gull

The Sea Gull

The young are always young, foolish and totally out of step.

G 1968 · 144 min · ★ 6.3 · Romance, Drama

Film adaptation of Anton Chekhov's story of life in rural Russia during the latter part of the 19th century.

Directed by Sidney Lumet · Written by Moura Budberg

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